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answered on Jun 3, 2018
There is no general answer to this question. Everyone in your position wants their charges lowered or dropped, but the district attorney doesn't just do that because the defendant wants it. Whether the DA does will depend on the facts of your case.
I represented myself, because I knew I was guilty. Sentenced 190 days, did 3. After jail I asked the first judge to be transferred to NC because that is where my family is. He instructed me to find a program in NC equal to a CA 18 month dui program and during the next check-up he would rule if it... View More 
answered on Jun 1, 2018
need more info
you should ask these questions of the lawyer who was representing you.
s/he could represent to the judge as an officer of the court what happened.
Judges do get transferred/retired/rotated etc
I was arrested for a DWI (in San Mateo County CA) and the police officer reported me to the Department of Drivers Safety but did not give any reason for reporting me. I did not have a lapse of consciousness or medical issues, however i learned that my license was suspended when i went to renew it... View More
answered on May 31, 2018
more info needed.
However, if I were you I would have a lawyer because if you lose you may not get another chance to contest this.
your lawyer might be able to get it dismissed for lack of due process.
Haven’t been able to do my dui classes due to the fact it conflicts with my schooling schedule! About a month ago I got pulled over, mom was out of town & had no way around. The officer let me off with a ticket after I acknowledge and told him I had a suspended listens due to a DUI last year.... View More
answered on May 23, 2018
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY CONDITION OF SENTENCING RESULTS IN A BENCH WARRANT BEING ISSUED.
YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE LAWYER WHO REPRESENTED YOU TO TRY TO APPEAR IN COURT WITH YOU.
YOU WILL EXPLAIN YOUR SIDE OF THE STORY TO THE COURT.
YOU ARE NOT THE FIRST STUDENT TO GET A DUI... View More
Typically how long does they original county have to pick up person from another county? and is there any way to fight the transfer?
answered on May 16, 2018
More information is needed to fully understand the facts and to give an accurate answer
However, you are always best advised to retain a lawyer in case you are charged or arrested. It's also important to not talk about this case to anyone except your attorney. Please remember anything... View More
My 3 yr informal probation period started 7/9/15 and it will be over 7/9/18. I'm planning on going out of the country for 3 weeks, on 6/16/18 and will be returning around 7/7/18. I was also denied my citizenship last year because of the probation issue and the interviewer said he could not... View More
answered on May 6, 2018
You should not have a problem traveling abroad and returning to the US since you are a permanent resident and have a DUI conviction.
I was transferred from another county jail where I was charged with child endangerment, I had a couple court dates assigned but did not show do to transportation. I had court the very next day after being transferred. but the judge did not mention how many days I will be serving in jail.
answered on May 5, 2018
Can't make an accurate online prediction without more information on how long as it will depend on a variety of factors. Speak with your public defender who will be more familiar wit the details of your case. Good luck.
I got my DUI in Santa Clarita and was not required to have an IID on my court doc but the DMV nearby said that it is a requirement.
Thanks for your help!
answered on May 2, 2018
need more info
priors? high reading? accident? serious injury? etc
IID is NOT put on tix.
you need to talk to the lawyer who represented you as s/he knows all the facts
Over 5 years ago, I was arrested for a DUI and I was under the age of 21.
I'm originally from another state and I was visiting CA when the arrest happened.
I've tried to go to CA multiple times and even tried to live there to take care of the situation.
At my... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2018
A LOT MORE INFO IS NEEDED.
YOU CAN ALWAYS MAKE ANY MOTION BUT I DOUBT YU WOULD PREVAIL ON THIS.
IF YOU PLED I ASSUME YOU HAD A PRIVATE LAWYER OR PUBLIC DEFENDER? THUS YOU HAD REPRESENTATION.
YOU MUST COMPLY WITH ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROBATION.
IF YOU WERE... View More
I hired a lawyer for my dmv hearing and I got the results and lost based on what the cop said
answered on Apr 12, 2018
without more info hard to answer.
however, i am sure your lawyer explained DMV hearing are per se hearings. IF you are .08 or higher then you are per se guilty.
your lawyer has a file with all info and i would ask him/her that question.
I got a dui in 2016, convicted in 2017, paid all fines and did the dui program. I was a former VA resident and had a license there but was convicted on my CA license. VA sent me a renewal notice after completing everything because my old license was due to expire. Not sure how my job was going with... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2018
need much more info and both you and i would probably need the assistance of a lawyer from VA to answer.
not sure how that could happen but with my billing at $750/hr it is not worth your money for me to look into this
I lent my car to my friend about 5 hours ago. He never returned and hasn't answered his phone. I am worried something might have happened to him or that he was possibly arrested. I don't want to report my car stolen though since I'm not sure that's what he case is yet. Can I... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2018
you can do any of those things.
you can tell cops you lent it and can not reach your friend and fear possible foul play.
answered on Mar 29, 2018
Generally yes. I say generally because the search needs to be incident to a lawful arrest. So assuming the arrest was lawful to begin with they would be able to search the inside of your car. However, they would not be able to search the trunk of your vehicle, unless they have probably cause to... View More
My Ca DL is valid with no restrictions dui occurred in Dec of 2016 conviction in June of 2017.
answered on Mar 18, 2018
YES, AS LONG AS YOU COMPLIED WITH ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PROBATION AND DO NOT HAVE MANY OTHER POINTS ON YOUR RECORD.
She's only paying deductible right now but that's not right.. she owes more than that.
answered on Mar 15, 2018
more info is needed.
is there any issue of her being to young to drive and or insurance not covering a driver under a certain age?
i assume this is a girl friend? are you prepared to sue her?
if not if she does not pay more money what are you going to do about it?... View More
California suspended me for 6 months. Then i went to court in AZ got convicted 09 05 2017 now i have an interlock on my vehacle for Arizona but i am a California license holder i got 2 more months for the interlock. California hasnt received information about my conviction they just know about my... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2018
more info needed.
your AZ lawyer may be in a better position to answer that since s/he has all the info.
it is up to calif to pull your record and they are pretty good at doing so.....
crew did not place safety cones to narrow street to one lane to code, then after a cone was hit and vehicle stopped. then officers came out of the dark from down the road could this be entrapment for a .09 dui?
answered on Mar 9, 2018
a lawyer needs more info.
i do not think it would be entrapment but certainly there is an argument they did not comply with local rules.........however this would probably not be a defense to the DUI charge..........but more info would be needed.
AND HOW TO CLEAN THAT OUT OF MY RECORD
answered on Mar 9, 2018
did you ever go to court?
was a bench warrant issued?
you need to go to court to request paperwork unless you never appeared and there is an outstanding BW.............
the crim clerk may be able to assist you but that old it may be on microfish?
the easiest thing is... View More
Admitted to the officer I had had a few drinks but didn't feel necessarily over the legal limit. They gave me a couple field sobriety tests which I seemed to pass until the officer asked me to blow in his face, in which he responded "Yeah, he's been drinking." They took me in... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2018
If you were in your car and keys in ignition or on you and car engine was warm or you admitted to driving and being there then YES........that is DUI.
a case held that a defendant pushing his motorcycle down the road with keys in it was sufficient for DUI..............you may want to have a... View More
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